Brexit and UK immigration Government policy
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9:25 07/07/2016
During campaigning in the European Union Referendum there had been rumours that the UK would announce new steps to restrict UK immigration from EU Countries in an attempt to increase support for the...
Tier 2 visa changes welcomed by anti-immigrant freelancer group
19:53 13/05/2016
The Association of Independent Professionals (IPSE) that campaigns for more restrictions on immigrant workers has welcomed recent changes to the UK's Tier 2 visa system. IPSE said that it is 'pleased...
Controversial Tier 2 visa salary threshold debated by MPs
14:13 11/03/2016
The Tier 2 visa salary threshold requirement of £35,000 to gain indefinite leave to remain for Tier 2 visa holders was debated by MPs on 7 March. The policy was branded 'destructive and...
Applications for UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur visas become tougher
14:56 04/09/2015
It has become increasingly difficult to enter the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category. The current rejection rate for applications is about 70%. The reason for the high rejection rate is...
Tier 2 visa restrictions already having negative effect says IT Leader
17:58 21/08/2015
Guy Levin, the executive director of Coadec [the Coalition for a Digital Economy] and a former government advisor, says a proposed review of Tier 2 visa rules is already having a negative effect on...
Scottish Group to pursue reintroduction of Tier 1 Post-Study Work Visa
15:10 22/06/2015
Having won 56 seats during the UK election in May, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has become the third-largest political party in the House of Commons. The party is now lobbying the UK government...
